Internal core profile for a turbine nozzle airfoil

ABSTRACT

First stage nozzle airfoils have internal core profiles substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in Table I wherein X, Y and Z values are in inches. The X and Y values are distances which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define internal core profile sections at each radial distance Z. The profile sections at each distance Z are joined smoothly to one another to form a complete internal core profile. The X, Y and Z distances may be scalable as a function of the same constant or number to provide a scaled-up or scaled-down internal core profile. The nominal internal core profile given by the X, Y and Z distances lies within an envelope of ±0.030 inches in directions normal to any internal core surface location.

The present invention relates to a nozzle airfoil of a stage of a gasturbine and particularly relates to a first stage turbine nozzle airfoilinternal core profile.

Many system requirements must be met for each stage of the hot gas pathsection of a gas turbine in order to meet design goals. Particularly,the nozzle segments of the first stage of the turbine section must meetthe operating requirements for that particular stage and also meetrequirements for nozzle airfoil cooling flow efficiency, life and wallthickness distribution.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention,there is provided a unique internal core profile for a nozzle airfoil ofa gas turbine, preferably the first stage nozzle, which enhances theperformance of the gas turbine. It will be appreciated that the externalshape of the nozzle airfoil improves its interaction with the bucketsforming the stages of the turbine. Concomitantly the internal coreprofile shape of the nozzle airfoil is also significant for structuralreasons as well as to optimize internal cooling with appropriate wallthickness. The nozzle airfoil internal core profile is defined by aunique loci of points which achieve the necessary structural and coolingrequirements whereby improved turbine performance is obtained. Thisunique loci of points define the internal nominal core profile and areidentified by the X, Y and Z Cartesian coordinates of Table I whichfollows. The 1,200 points for the coordinate values shown in Table I arefor a cold, i.e., room temperature nozzle airfoil at variouscross-sections of the nozzle airfoil along its length. The positive X, Yand Z directions are axial toward the exhaust end of the turbine,tangential in the direction of engine rotation looking aft and radiallyoutwardly toward the outer platform, respectively. The X and Ycoordinates are given in distance dimensions, e.g., units of inches, andare joined smoothly at each Z location to form a smooth continuousinternal core profile cross-section. The Z coordinates are given ininches in distances along radii from the turbine axis. Each internalcore profile section in the X, Y plane is joined smoothly with theadjacent profile sections in the Z direction to form, using the Table Icoordinate values, the complete internal nozzle airfoil core profile.

Table I provides coordinate values for the complete internal coreairfoil shape passing through the inner and outer platforms and theairfoil therebetween. The physical shape of the internal core profilebetween the inner and outer platforms is given in Table I by the airfoilsections defined between Z value limits of 22.200 and 25.050.

It will be appreciated that as each nozzle airfoil heats up in use, theinternal core profile will change. Thus, the cold or room temperatureprofile is given by the X, Y and Z coordinates for manufacturingpurposes. Because a manufactured internal nozzle airfoil core profilemay be different from the nominal profile given by the following table,a distance of ±0.030 inches from the nominal profile in a directionnormal to any surface location along the nominal profile defines aprofile envelope for this internal nozzle airfoil core profile. Theprofile is robust to this variation without impairment of the mechanicalcooling and aerodynamic functions of the airfoil.

In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention,there is provided a turbine nozzle segment including inner and outerplatforms and an airfoil extending between the platforms, the airfoilhaving an internal nominal core profile at least a portion of which issubstantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y andZ set forth in Table I between Z value limits of 22.200 and 25.050,wherein the Z values between the limits are radial distances from aturbine axis to planes extending normal to the radii and wherein the Xand Y values are distances in inches which, when connected by smoothcontinuing arcs, define internal core profile sections at each distanceZ along the airfoil between said Z value limits, the profile sections atthe Z distances between the limits being joined smoothly with oneanother to form the airfoil internal core profile.

In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, thereis provided a turbine comprising a plurality of nozzle segments arrangedin a circumferential array about an axis of the turbine, each nozzlesegment including inner and outer platforms and at least one airfoilextending between the platforms, each airfoil having an internal nominalcore profile at least a portion of which is substantially in accordancewith Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in Table Ibetween Z value limits of 22.200 and 25.050, wherein said Z valuesbetween the limits are radial distances from a turbine axis to planesextending normal to the radii and wherein the X and Y values aredistances in inches which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs,define internal core profile sections at each distance Z along theairfoil between the Z value limits, the profile sections at the Zdistances between the limits being joined smoothly with one another toform the airfoil internal core profile.

In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, thereis provided a turbine nozzle segment including inner and outer platformsand an airfoil extending between the platforms, the airfoil having aninternal nominal core profile substantially in accordance with Cartesiancoordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in Table I wherein the Zvalues are radial distances from a turbine axis to planes extendingnormal to the radii and wherein the X and Y values are distances ininches which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define internalcore profile sections at each distance Z along the airfoil, the profilesections at the Z distances being joined smoothly with one another toform the airfoil internal core profile.

In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, there isprovided a turbine comprising a plurality of nozzle segments in acircumferential array about an axis of the turbine, each segment havinginner and outer platforms and at least one airfoil extending between theplatforms, each airfoil having an internal nominal core profilesubstantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y andZ set forth in Table I wherein the Z values are radial distances fromthe turbine axis to planes extending normal to the radii, and whereinthe X and Y values are distances in inches which, when connected bysmooth continuing arcs, define internal core profile sections at eachdistance Z along the airfoil, the profile sections at the Z distancesbeing joined smoothly with one another to form the airfoil internal coreprofile.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a hot gas path through multiplestages of a gas turbine and illustrates a first stage nozzle airfoilaccording to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a nozzle segment with an internal nozzleairfoil core profile depicted in full lines according to a preferredembodiment of the present invention with the nozzle airfoil shown inconjunction with inner and outer platforms and remaining portions of thenozzle airfoil illustrated by the dashed lines;

FIG. 3 is a circumferential perspective view of the nozzle airfoilinternal core profile of FIG. 2 and associated airfoil and platforms;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view from above the outer platform of theinternal core profile including the associated airfoil and platform; and

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the nozzle airfoil taken generallyabout on line 5-5 in FIG. 3.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring now to the drawings, particularly to FIG. 1, there isillustrated a hot gas path, generally designated 10, of a gas turbine 12including a plurality of turbine stages. Three stages are illustrated.For example, the first stage comprises a plurality of circumferentiallyspaced nozzles 14 and buckets 16. The nozzles 14 are circumferentiallyspaced one from the other and fixed about the axis of the rotor. Firststage buckets 16 are mounted on the turbine rotor 17. A second stage ofthe turbine 12 is also illustrated, including a plurality ofcircumferentially spaced nozzles 18 and a plurality of circumferentiallyspaced buckets 20 mounted on the rotor 17. The third stage is alsoillustrated including a plurality of circumferentially spaced nozzles 22and buckets 24 mounted on rotor 17. It will be appreciated that thenozzles and buckets lie in the hot gas path 10 of the turbine, thedirection of flow of the hot gas through the hot gas path 10 beingindicated by the arrow 26.

Referring now to FIG. 2, there is illustrated a nozzle segment generallydesignated 30 in which one or more airfoils 32 are disposed betweeninner and outer platforms 34 and 36, respectively. It will beappreciated that a plurality of nozzle segments 30 are disposed in acircumferential array about the turbine axis to form an annular flowpath with the airfoils 32 guiding the hot gas to the follow-on bucketsof the stage, e.g., the first stage buckets 16. The vanes 32 of thenozzle segments 30 are cooled by flowing air internally within theairfoils 32 and between the inner and outer platforms 34 and 36,respectively.

The internal core shape of the nozzle airfoil is indicated by the fulllines 38 in the drawing figures. In FIG. 5, the internal core shape 38is in the general form of an airfoil having internal wall surfaces 40and 42 adjacent suction and pressure external surfaces of the airfoil,respectively, which, with the internal core profile 38, define anairfoil wall thickness t. The internal core profile extends through theinner and outer platforms 34 and 36.

To define the internal core shape of each nozzle airfoil includingwithin the inner and outer platforms, there is provided a unique set ofloci of points in space that meet the stage requirements, cooling areas,wall thickness, and can be manufactured. This unique loci of pointswhich define the internal nozzle airfoil core profile 38 comprises a setof 1,200 points relative to the axis of rotation of the turbine. ACartesian coordinate system of X, Y and Z values given in Table I belowdefine this internal core profile 38 of the nozzle airfoil at variouslocations along its length. The coordinate values for the X and Ycoordinates are set forth in inches in Table I although other units ofdimensions may be used when the values are appropriately converted. TheZ values set forth in Table I are radial distances from a turbine axisto planes extending normal to the radii. The Cartesian coordinate systemhas orthogonally related X, Y and Z axes and the X axis lies parallel tothe turbine rotor center line, i.e., the rotary axis, and a positive xcoordinate value is axial toward the aft, i.e., exhaust end of theturbine. The positive Y coordinate value extends tangentially in thedirection of rotation of the rotor, looking aft, and the positive Zcoordinate value is radially outwardly toward the outer platform.

By defining X and Y coordinate values at selected locations in a Zdirection normal to the X, Y plane, the internal core profile 38 of thenozzle airfoil representatively illustrated by the full lines in thedrawing figures, at each Z distance along the length of the nozzleairfoil can be ascertained. By connecting the X and Y values with smoothcontinuing arcs, each internal core profile section 38 at each distanceZ is fixed. The internal core profiles of the various internal locationsbetween the distances Z are determined by smoothly connecting theadjacent profile sections 38 to one another to form the core profile.These values represent the internal core profiles at ambientnon-operating or non-hot conditions.

The Table I values are generated and shown to three decimal places fordetermining the internal core profile of the nozzle airfoil. There aretypical manufacturing tolerances as well as coatings which must beaccounted for in the actual internal profile of the nozzle airfoil.Accordingly, the values for the profile given in Table I are for anominal internal nozzle airfoil core profile. It will therefore beappreciated that ±typical manufacturing tolerances, i.e., ±values,including any coating thicknesses, are additive to the X and Y valuesgiven in Table I below. Accordingly, a distance of ±0.030 inches in adirection normal to any surface location along the internal core profiledefines an internal core profile envelope for this particular nozzleairfoil design and turbine, i.e., a range of variation between measuredpoints on the actual internal core profile at nominal cold or roomtemperature and the ideal position of those points as given in Table Ibelow at the same temperature. The internal core profile is robust tothis range of variation without impairment of mechanical and coolingfunctions.

The Table I values below provide the X, Y, Z Cartesian values for theinternal core of the airfoil including through the inner and outerplatforms. The physical configuration of the internal core profilebetween the inner and outer platforms is provided by Table I between Zvalue limits of 22.200 and 25.050. These Z value limits commenceradially outwardly of the inner platform and radially inwardly of theouter platform, respectively and define the physical shape of theinternal core profile between those limits.

The coordinate values given in Table I below provide the preferrednominal internal core profile envelope through the nozzle airfoilincluding through the inner and outer platforms.

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25.525 −2.173 −4.206 25.050 −0.685 −2.03225.525 −1.524 −3.775 25.525 −2.200 −5.284 25.050 −0.692 −3.702 25.525−1.565 −3.841 25.525 −2.237 −4.247 25.050 −0.711 −3.777 25.525 −1.568−5.371 25.525 −2.264 −5.244 25.050 −0.717 −2.102 25.525 −1.608 −3.90625.525 −2.302 −4.285 25.050 −0.731 −3.852 25.525 −1.638 −5.403 25.525−2.324 −5.199 25.050 −0.750 −2.172 25.525 −1.652 −3.970 25.525 −2.369−4.320 25.050 −0.751 −3.927 25.525 −1.697 −4.032 25.525 −2.380 −5.14825.050 −0.771 −4.002 25.525 −1.711 −5.429 25.525 −2.432 −5.093 25.050−0.782 −2.243 25.525 −1.745 −4.093 25.525 −2.434 −4.359 25.050 −0.793−4.076 25.525 −1.785 −5.450 25.525 −2.481 −5.035 25.050 −0.815 −2.31325.525 −1.795 −4.152 25.525 −2.492 −4.407 25.050 −0.815 −4.150 25.525−1.847 −4.210 25.525 −2.525 −4.974 25.050 −0.838 −4.224 25.525 −1.861−5.466 25.525 −2.536 −4.468 25.050 −0.847 −2.384 25.525 −1.902 −4.26425.525 −2.561 −4.908 25.050 −0.861 −4.298 25.525 −1.938 −5.479 25.525−2.561 −4.907 25.050 −0.879 −2.454 25.525 −1.959 −4.316 25.525 −2.567−4.537 25.050 −0.886 −4.372 25.525 −2.015 −5.486 25.525 −2.586 −4.61025.050 −0.911 −2.525 25.525 −2.019 −4.366 25.525 −2.586 −4.835 25.050−0.912 −4.444 25.525 −2.082 −4.411 25.525 −2.596 −4.685 25.050 −0.939−4.517 25.525 −2.092 −5.487 25.525 −2.596 −4.760 25.050 −0.943 −2.59525.525 −2.147 −4.454 25.525 −0.343 −1.956 25.525 −0.968 −4.589 25.525−2.169 −5.479 25.525 −0.353 −2.033 25.525 −0.975 −2.666 25.525 −2.213−4.493 25.525 −0.366 −1.883 25.525 −0.998 −4.660 25.525 −2.213 −4.49325.525 −0.366 −2.109 25.525 −1.006 −2.736 25.525 −2.245 −5.463 25.525−0.380 −2.186 25.525 −1.030 −4.731 25.525 −2.283 −4.527 25.525 −0.394−2.262 25.525 −1.038 −2.807 25.525 −2.318 −5.437 25.525 −0.408 −2.33825.525 −1.063 −4.801 25.525 −2.353 −4.560 25.525 −0.421 −1.830 25.525−1.070 −2.878 25.525 −2.386 −5.400 25.525 −0.422 −2.414 25.525 −1.099−4.869 25.525 −2.420 −4.599 25.525 −0.436 −2.490 25.525 −1.102 −2.94825.525 −2.446 −5.352 25.525 −0.450 −2.566 25.525 −1.135 −3.018 25.525−2.479 −4.648 25.525 −0.465 −2.642 25.525 −1.138 −4.936 25.525 −2.498−5.294 25.525 −0.479 −2.718 25.525 −1.167 −3.089 25.525 −2.525 −4.71025.525 −0.494 −2.794 25.525 −1.179 −5.002 25.525 −2.539 −5.229 25.525−0.495 −1.811 25.525 −1.200 −3.159 25.525 −2.559 −4.780 25.525 −0.509−2.870 25.525 −1.223 −5.066 25.525 −2.572 −5.159 25.525 −0.524 −2.94625.525 −1.234 −3.229 25.525 −2.581 −4.854 25.525

It will also be appreciated that the internal core profile of the nozzleairfoil disclosed in the above table may be scaled up or downgeometrically for use in other similar turbine designs. Consequently,the coordinate values set forth in Table I may be scaled upwardly ordownwardly such that the internal profile shape of the nozzle airfoilremains unchanged. A scaled version of the coordinates of Table I wouldbe represented by X, Y and Z coordinate values of Table I multiplied ordivided by a constant number.

While the invention has been described in connection with what ispresently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment,it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to thedisclosed embodiment, but on the contrary, is intended to cover variousmodifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit andscope of the appended claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A turbine nozzle segment including inner andouter platforms and an airfoil extending between said platforms, saidairfoil having an internal nominal core profile at least a portion ofwhich is substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values ofX, Y and Z set forth in Table I between Z value limits of 22.200 and25.050, wherein said Z values between said limits are radial distancesfrom a turbine axis to planes extending normal to the radii and whereinthe X and Y values are distances in inches which, when connected bysmooth continuing arcs, define internal core profile sections at eachdistance Z along the airfoil between said Z value limits, the profilesections at the Z distances between said limits being joined smoothlywith one another to form said airfoil internal core profile.
 2. Aturbine nozzle segment according to claim 1 forming part of a firststage of a turbine.
 3. A turbine nozzle segment according to claim 1wherein said internal core profile lies in an envelope within ±0.030inches in a direction normal to any internal core surface location.
 4. Aturbine nozzle segment according to claim 1 wherein the X, Y and Zdistances are scalable as a function of the same constant or number toprovide a scaled-up or scaled-down internal core profile.
 5. A turbinecomprising a plurality of nozzle segments arranged in a circumferentialarray about an axis of the turbine, each said nozzle segment includinginner and outer platforms and at least one airfoil extending betweensaid platforms, each said airfoil having an internal nominal coreprofile at least a portion of which is substantially in accordance withCartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in Table I between Zvalue limits of 22.200 and 25.050, wherein said Z values between saidlimits are radial distances from a turbine axis to planes extendingnormal to the radii and wherein the X and Y values are distances ininches which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define internalcore profile sections at each distance Z along the airfoil between saidZ value limits, the profile sections at the Z distances between saidlimits being joined smoothly with one another to form said airfoilinternal core profile.
 6. A turbine according to claim 5 forming part ofa first stage of a turbine.
 7. A turbine according to claim 5 whereinsaid internal core profile lies in an envelope within ±0.030 inches in adirection normal to any internal core surface location.
 8. A turbinenozzle segment including inner and outer platforms and an airfoilextending between said platforms, said airfoil having an internalnominal core profile substantially in accordance with Cartesiancoordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in Table I wherein the Zvalues are radial distances from a turbine axis to planes extendingnormal to the radii and wherein the X and Y values are distances ininches which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define internalcore profile sections at each distance Z along the airfoil, the profilesections at the Z distances being joined smoothly with one another toform said airfoil internal core profile.
 9. A turbine nozzle segmentaccording to claim 8 forming part of a first stage of a turbine.
 10. Aturbine nozzle segment according to claim 8 wherein said internal coreprofile lies in an envelope within ±0.030 inches in a direction normalto any internal core surface location.
 11. A turbine comprising aplurality of nozzle segments in a circumferential array about an axis ofthe turbine, each said segment having inner and outer platforms and atleast one airfoil extending between said platforms, each said airfoilhaving an internal nominal core profile substantially in accordance withCartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in Table I whereinthe Z values are radial distances from said turbine axis to planesextending normal to the radii, and wherein the X and Y values aredistances in inches which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs,define internal core profile sections at each distance Z along theairfoil, the profile sections at the Z distances being joined smoothlywith one another to form said airfoil internal core profile.
 12. Aturbine according to claim 11 forming part of a first stage of aturbine.
 13. A turbine according to claim 11 wherein said internal coreprofile lies in an envelope within ±0.030 inches in a direction normalto any internal core surface location.